The distance between Tralee and Bundoran is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tralee to Bundoran by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bundoran → Tralee if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Ballyshannon stop 132481.
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Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Tourist Office Bundoran.
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Take the train to Dublin Heuston and then to Sligo.
There are several options for getting from Tralee to Bundoran by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).
The distance between Tralee and Bundoran is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Tralee and Bundoran by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tralee to Bundoran is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Tralee and Bundoran, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tralee and Bundoran. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tralee to Bundoran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dublin Heuston, Busáras and Sligo. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Irish Rail run train services between Tralee and Bundoran. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tralee and Bundoran. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tralee to Bundoran. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Henry St, Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and Galway Cathedral. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Dublin Coach, Citylink, Bus Feda Teoranta and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Tralee and Bundoran. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tralee to Bundoran. We recommend that you fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Ballyshannon stop 132481. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Bundoran is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Bundoran. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tralee and Bundoran. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tralee to Bundoran is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 507km (315 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | €24($24) | twice daily | 376km (234 miles) |
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 635031 | 8hrs | €34($34) | 5 times a day | 410km (255 miles) |
Train | 7h 45m | €56($56) | twice daily | 586km (364 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €70($70) | on demand | 354km (220 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bundoran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.